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Mandisi Dyantyis

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Mandisi Dyantyis, is a multi award-winning South African trumpeter, composer, music arranger and producer. Mandisi began playing the trumpet at an early age and studied classical music for his bachelor's degree. He has gone on to perform in many prestigious setting around the world. His work spans multiple genres including jazz, Western classical and African indigenous music. He has released two albums as a leader and received numerous awards. Mandisi is a respected figure in the South African music scene.

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Somandla2018 • albumTracks: 13

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